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It boggles the mind. Just the logistics of it alone...

The above reference is from the pilot episode of Babylon 5, a movie called The Gathering. But science has been making forays into science fiction and turning the mind-boggling into reality. For instance, I could swear this sounds like the same technology (http://www.mytelus.com/news/article.do?pageID=ab_home&articleID=1874991) they use on Earth 2.

But seriously... wouldn't one good thrust slide you right out of bed?

But seriously... wouldn't one good thrust slide you right out of bed?

Not if you were in restraints. Or perhaps had something you could brace yourself and loved one(s) on.

We will of course never know... because everybody knows that thrusting is not a problem that Babylon 5 fans will eeeeever have to worry about...

It boggles the mind. Just the logistics of it alone...

The above reference is from the pilot episode of Babylon 5, a movie called The Gathering. But science has been making forays into science fiction and turning the mind-boggling into reality. For instance, I could swear this sounds like the same technology (http://m3.doubleclick.net/viewad/706968/2-ca-336x850.gif) they use on Earth 2.

But seriously... wouldn't one good thrust slide you right out of bed?

Add some padded side/head/foot boards and think of the fun. :)

I have enough troble with satin sheets.

Add some padded side/head/foot boards and think of the fun. :)
Okay, it's called bruising. :-)

It boggles the mind. Just the logistics of it alone...

The above reference is from the pilot episode of Babylon 5, a movie called The Gathering. But science has been making forays into science fiction and turning the mind-boggling into reality. For instance, I could swear this sounds like the same technology (http://m3.doubleclick.net/viewad/706968/2-ca-336x850.gif) they use on Earth 2.

But seriously... wouldn't one good thrust slide you right out of bed?
Luvit when ya type like that. All inclusively, even.
Argh, now i have to "adjust" my mental image of you. Not in a bad way, methinks.

Luvit when ya type like that. All inclusively, even.
Argh, now i have to "adjust" my mental image of you. Not in a bad way, methinks.
Dam, it's hard having fans. ;-)

I have enough troble with satin sheets.
Satin sheets creep me out... Eww. Linen all the way!

But seriously... wouldn't one good thrust slide you right out of bed?depends on what position and direction one is facing...

depends on what position and direction one is facing...
I rather think a completely downward thrust, with no lateral movement at all, would be logistically impossible for a human to achieve.

I rather think a completely downward thrust, with no lateral movement at all, would be logistically impossible for a human to achieve.
It is if you use your imagination... :D

It boggles the mind. Just the logistics of it alone...

The above reference is from the pilot episode of Babylon 5, a movie called The Gathering. But science has been making forays into science fiction and turning the mind-boggling into reality. For instance, I could swear this sounds like the same technology (http://m3.doubleclick.net/viewad/706968/2-ca-336x850.gif) they use on Earth 2.

But seriously... wouldn't one good thrust slide you right out of bed?
Three words: leather ankle restraints! :D

Fixed the link in the main post, for those actually curious about it. ;-)

I rather think a completely downward thrust, with no lateral movement at all, would be logistically impossible for a human to achieve.

But the empirical experiments to establish if this is true would be fun. :p

Edit: If the link is really fixed, this brings a whole new meaning to virtual meetings

'Telepresence': U of A to help deliver virtual meetings
. . .
A student could receive a virtual nudge in the right direction, Belanger said.

Add some padded side/head/foot boards and think of the fun. :)

I think you'd need a bowl shaped bed. And perhaps some dramamine for the motion sensetive.

I think you'd need a bowl shaped bed. And perhaps some dramamine for the motion sensetive.Oh god... just imagined this bed sheet on a waterbed... imagine... getting seasick in bed... :D

And if the sides are steep enough... you really can say you couldn't get outta bed..

But the empirical experiments to establish if this is true would be fun. :p

Edit: If the link is really fixed, this brings a whole new meaning to virtual meetings
Haha! Golly, good point.